Bypass amplifier help

Does anyone know how to bypass a 1998 Lexus ES300 amplifier? I installed a new multimedia system. When the key is turn on ON (not ignited) the system sounds good. However, when I turn the key on the Ignition, there is a static/ high pitch noise. I was told that I need to bypass the Lexus amplifier otherwise, it will be a matter of time before I burn it.

yeah, you need to run speaker wires from your new radio to the speaker cables off of the amp.

What you want to do is cut just the speaker wires fromt he amp harness and connect them directly to your radio's speaker wires. Plug the harness back in to the stock amp, leaving the other wires intact and still functioning as is.

I have a 94 ES300 so I'm not sure if the amp harness is the same harness as yours but here's what mine look like.

This pic is from the courtesy of 92Lex and is what I used to by pass the amp.

Your other option is to buy a 4 way amp and then run new speaker cables to the factory speakers or replace them with new speakers. If you do this then you might want to consider buying a XOVER.

The configuration for the XOVER would be remote turn on wire and RCA/Audio cables to XOVER, from XOVER RCA cables to Amp and then Amp speaker wires to each individual speaker. Its alot of work if your new to hooking up a stereo system but its well worth it.

ok so according to the wiring diagram for the 3rd gen ES300. Here's the speaker wires.

Cut just the wires in the diagram (i.e. don't cut the non-speaker wires as some of them are ground and power cables that connects to relays, etc) and plug the harness back into the amp (very important that you plug the harness back into the amp). If you accidentally cut the wrong wire reconnect them either with a soldering gun or butt connector. If you use a soldering gun I'm sure you know to tape them up with electrical tape or use plastic shrink tubes.

Connect the wires that are detached from the harness accordingly to your speaker wires from your head unit i.e. Right rear cables to right rear speaker cables from head unit, etc.

yeah, you need to run speaker wires from your new radio to the speaker cables off of the amp.

What you want to do is cut just the speaker wires fromt he amp harness and connect them directly to your radio's speaker wires. Plug the harness back in to the stock amp, leaving the other wires intact and still functioning as is.

I have a 94 ES300 so I'm not sure if the amp harness is the same harness as yours but here's what mine look like.

This pic is from the courtesy of 92Lex and is what I used to by pass the amp.

I need to bypass my factory amp on a '93 ES300. I see you've already done this on a '94

HOW????

I had planned on bypassing the factory amp altogether, and running wires from my headunit to the speakers. But I don't want to run tons of wires.

How did you do it?

Did you leave your amp in there and only snip those wires? I need a lil help, can you explain more step by step how you did it?

Looks like this harness is a amplifier bypass for our car, attach it to the amplifier, find a way to run it up to the back of the headunit without looking awful, and then solder/crimp the wires and be good to go.

Looks a little pricey, but looks like it would work.

I could save $$ by following your instructions and running the wires myself, but my question is--the harness shows more than just speaker wire running. It shows two connectors on it.

Does running speaker wires alone work? Why does this harness do more than that?

Looks like this harness is a amplifier bypass for our car, attach it to the amplifier, find a way to run it up to the back of the headunit without looking awful, and then solder/crimp the wires and be good to go.

Looks a little pricey, but looks like it would work.

I could save $$ by following your instructions and running the wires myself, but my question is--the harness shows more than just speaker wire running. It shows two connectors on it.

Does running speaker wires alone work? Why does this harness do more than that?

Thanks!!!!!!!

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Well if anyone's got any advice...

I used the metra amplifier bypass--wired up great. But with it my door speakers and tweeters won't work. (They're all stock). Rear speakers and dash speakers work great.

Without bypass the stock amp and using it, (wiring via the RCA cables), I get loud feedback. I can run an inline ground loop isolator (noise filter) and get rid of most of it, but still an annoying whine remains.

I used the metra amplifier bypass--wired up great. But with it my door speakers and tweeters won't work. (They're all stock). Rear speakers and dash speakers work great.

Without bypass the stock amp and using it, (wiring via the RCA cables), I get loud feedback. I can run an inline ground loop isolator (noise filter) and get rid of most of it, but still an annoying whine remains.

Lesser of two evils....

So it looks like the bypass doesn't match up correctly with the speaker cables.

Use the DIY thread to identify which wires are the speaker wires. Hook up your speaker wires accordingly.

Remember that most headunits only have 4 pairs of speaker wires 2 front and 2 rears because of that you'll either need to combine some for tweeters and subs or put a crossover to split the wires.